Madison has been on a green wicket with its current range of eyewear and the Crypto is an excellent example. Thanks to its large lens it provides huge coverage with performance enhanced by its ergonomics. Although the lens takes some adapting, I’ve found myself reaching for the Cryptos instead of some of the posher examples I … Read more
The Granite Rocknroll TQ Torque Ratchet Tool Kit is a useful torque wrench for more than just workshop days. With many of us riding carbon frames and handlebars, and lots of parts now shouting about torque settings, it’s never been a better time to invest in a small torque wrench calibrated for bicycles. Granite Rocknroad TQ kit covers most … Read more
Gravel cycling as a discipline is constantly evolving. Bikes are getting bigger and burlier, and are being built to deliver a comforting and capable ride that can handle any terrain at greater speeds. Many of these bikes are starting to resemble mountain bikes but with drop bars. Colnago goes all-out on new C68 Gravel bike Gravel bike racing – … Read more
The WTB TCS Rocket Tyre Plug Kit is a small capsule-shaped tubeless plug installation kit with an ‘extra-hand’ air plug and spare parts container all-in-one. It features an adjustable depth Rocket launcher with small and large Rocket Anchors, and 15 plugs. It has all the ingredients to be one of the best tubeless tyre repair kits available. Granite Design Stash Tubeless … Read more
The bottom bracket is one of the hardest working bearings on your bike. They’re responsible for keeping your pedalling smooth while taking the brunt of any impact as you ride over uneven terrain. But, as with any bearings, your bottom bracket can and will wear out over time, especially if you ride predominantly in the … Read more
The Liv Devote is one of the few women-specific gravel bikes available and the newest iteration has been made racier and more performance-oriented. Targeted at those wanting to dabble in gravel racing, it remains one of the best women-specific gravel bikes with an effective and direct ride quality. However, the below-average cockpit setup and poorly executed frame … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas] The Life Time GP was launched in 2021 and its format and approach have created something of a buzz in the USA, and to a lesser extent elsewhere. It is primarily a US entity – and they tend to do things big in America, and the Life Time Grand Prix approach … Read more
Decathlon’s Rockrider Mountain Bike/Gravel Shoes Race 900 are a seriously impressive pair of reasonably stiff race-style shoes designed for off-road use. They’re comfortable and easy to adjust via the single large dial which smoothly pulls its nylon cord to tighten the shoe. The sole is a heavily lugged nylon affair without toe stud mounts or fixed studs … Read more
After a relatively quieter week last time around, this week has delivered the goods in spades. There’s a ton of cool tech news to unpack, from Orbea’s potential game-changer e-bike and Cervélo’s Aspero update to two brand-new tyres from Hutchinson and Vittoria. So put on your reading glasses and find a nice, warm spot to sit … Read more
Downhill racing is the original mountain biking race format. Although Olympic mountain biking gold medals are awarded for XCO short-circuit sprint racing, gravity mountain biking remains the most extreme, spectacular and risky form of competitive mountain biking. Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – get the best MTB for you Cross-country mountain biking: everything you need … Read more
